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I have PCOS and I am 40 years old. What are my chances of a healthy pregnancy?

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I was told I had PCOS about 12 years ago. It took years for doctors to figure it out. Once they did I had gained so much wieght I ended up with Diabetes. I have been controlling the diabetes with diet....and have lost 110lbs. (Mostly Vegan diet w/some fish) Doctors never really helped me with my PCOS. Back then it seemed none of the doctors really knew much about it. I had such a bad experience, I just resolved to not ever being able to conceive. That is what the doctor's were telling me back then. I have been married for 16 years and I have never gotten pregnant. Now we, for the first time in years, are thinking about trying. We don't want to have any regrets. However, now I am almost 40. Also have never used birth control and never conceived. I want to try the babycenter calculator. I am hopeful and positive, but also feel I have little chance if any. What do you think? Anyone out there 40 with PCOS that has conceived?? I really need to hear from you. THANKS óż

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You are right, Dr's don't help much when it comes to PCOS. It took me 18 years to get pregnant with my first. I was 36. I had to loose 60 lbs. I had my third when I was 39. All three of the children were healthy and I had no complications with the exception of gestational diabetes in my last pregnancy. All three wee C-sections. This is your chance. If you don't take it you will always regret it. Just eat healthy, take prenatal vit. ahead of time. We are thinking about a fourth. I am now 40. Good luck.

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